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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has called on the global community to unite against terrorism following the Spain attacks in which at least 14 people are reported to have died and more than 100 injured.

“The international community must stand united against terrorism and its supporters in every way possible,” Sheikh Mohammed tweeted on Friday.

“My sincere condolences to Spain's people and leadership who have endured this cowardly act of terrorism. I wish the injured a fast recovery.”

"My sincere condolences to Spain's people & leadership who have endured this cowardly act of terrorism. I wish the injured a fast recovery"

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation reiterated its position that it rejected all forms of violence and terrorism, the ministry affirmed the UAE's solidarity with the Spanish government in its fight against violence and extremism.

The statement also urged the international community to confront and uproot the scourge that posed a threat to world security and stability.

Politicians and heads of state across the world also condemned the terror attack.

Russia’s president Vladimir Putin called for the world to unite in the “uncompromising struggle against the forces of terror” in a telegram of condolences.